Senior Maintenance Assurance Advisor

Join a dynamic expanding business making waves in maritime sustainment.

Who we are

NORSTA Maritime is the Regional Maintenance Provider for the NorthEast (RMPNE) region delivering project management capabilities technical expertise and quality assurance activities for the Royal Australian Navy fleet.

Our advanced maritime sustainment planning coordinates fleet maintenance at scale across Far North Queensland Northern Australia and adjacent waters for the Commonwealth of Australia.

Due to demand for our services we are expanding rapidly and developing further capacity for more vessel platforms.

Note: This position requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline).

About the role

The Senior Maintenance Assurance Advisor (SMAA) plays a vital role in ensuring the finalisation and delivery of RMPNE projects by ensuring quality assurance and ultimately sea worthiness of the Royal Australian Navys fleet. The role specifically ensures the accuracy and currency of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and Task Progress Completion Certificates as well as various industry and customer standards.

The role also plays an important role in maintaining a proactive and vigilant team safety culture fostering NORSTA values and behaviours.

Some (but not all) key responsibilities include:

• Participate in daily production related activities including daily and weekly production meetings.
• With the assistance of the Support Services team identify any upcoming hold/witness points associated with the maintenance activity ensuring relevant internal and external stakeholders are notified and that all required persons are in attendance.
• Upon completion of a maintenance activity review documentation to ensure interim or final certifications are completed and that they are an accurate reflection of task status as well as Objective Quality Evidence specified has been provided.
• Attend the work site/vessel to confirm that completion of the task is in accordance with the WI/SOW for the maintenance activity.

The role is an initial sixmonth fixedterm contract but is highly likely to be extended with possible permanent employment at the end of the contract.

About you

You are a seasoned professional with a proven track record in sustainment and quality assurance coupled with strong project management skills. Your expertise in these areas enables you to effectively oversee and optimize vessel operations. While a maritime technical background and/or Australian Defence Force experience is desirable it is not a necessity. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary or trade certification across a variety of engineering or technical industries.
• Solid experience in seniorlevel maintenance assurance roles within industries including maritime and/or Defence.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainment quality assurance and project management.
• Proficiency in coordinating support services and managing administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with safety protocols quality assurance and environmental considerations.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams external stakeholders and contractors.

How to apply

Please click the Quick Apply button below to access the Seek application portal. Submit your current CV outlining your skills and professional experience along with a cover letter that includes your contact details. Due to the urgency of the position rolling interviews will be held please send in your application as soon as possible to open a conversation with NORSTA.

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We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including Defence veterans women as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We recognize the unique contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to our organization and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that honors and celebrates their cultures histories and knowledge.